Kevin Young on BYU's roster, Rob Wright, their schedule and MORE | College Basketball

Jon Rothstein is joined by BYU head coach Kevin Young to discuss the BYU brand, Rob Wright's return and what to expect from the Cougars in 2026-27.

0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Young on what he’s learned about being a power conference coach vs NBA coach
2:40 - Young on what he’s had to tweak about his coaching style
3:30 - Young on the last month of the season after losing Richie Saunders to injury
6:00 - Young on how the BYU brand has expanded and changed since he has been head coach
8:10 - Young on his thoughts on the 2026-27 roster
9:45 - Young on Rob Wright returning this season
11:00 - Young on who Rob Wright reminds him of
11:55 - Young on which returning player at BYU will make the biggest jump this season
12:30 - Young on which players are cleared for practice after injuries
13:10 - Young on what Bruce Branch will bring to the team
14:40 - Young on how AJ Dybantsa helped secure commitment from Bruce Branch
17:00 - Young on how the Big 12 is going to shake out
18:00 - Young on their schedule this season
19:00 - Young on retaining talent year after year with NIL and recruiting changes
21:20 - Young on getting Rob Wright to return

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